QEW vs. OPTIMUM NO RINSE

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 09:11 AM

I no longer work at a dealer, so now that it is getting to be winter, it will be a pain cleaning cars.

I have cleaned in cold weather before, but that included a rinse, wash, rinse, and dry.

so, my question is, which product do you guys prefer, QEW or optimum no rinse wash ?

suggestions, opinions, personal preference, let me know !!

thanks :heelclick

**imported_altez** · 11-01-2006, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by gav`spurplez

I no longer work at a dealer, so now that it is getting to be winter, it will be a pain cleaning cars.

I have cleaned in cold weather before, but that included a rinse, wash, rinse, and dry.

so, my question is, which product do you guys prefer, QEW or optimum no rinse wash ?

suggestions, opinions, personal preference, let me know !!

thanks :heelclick

Kind of your pick - some ppl prefer QEW over ONR and vice versa. I haven`t used QEW but I like ONR.

**Scottwax** · 11-01-2006, 10:07 AM

I`ve used both and I much prefer using ONR. Leaves the finish slicker, works better on glass and has at least equal cleaning power.

**gmblack3** · 11-01-2006, 10:11 AM

I never tried ONR, but like QEW alot. Just got another gallon.

**imported_Yal** · 11-01-2006, 11:46 AM

Sounds like a toss up between the two. I`ll be trying QEW soon thanks to TomP

**joyriiide1113** · 11-01-2006, 11:50 AM

ONR is my favourite. Comes out soo much clearer on glass.

**fdizzle** · 11-01-2006, 12:03 PM

my first ONR expierience was a blast . . . butg woudlent mind trying the other product everyone raves about . . . DP 4 in 1 has gotten some prasing too . . . hmmmm . . . so many products . . .so little cash . .

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 12:08 PM

thanks for the information, keep it coming :woot:

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 12:17 PM

since i`ll be washing cars that have been driven through salt and snow,

is there still a call for pre-rinsing ??

or do you just start washing ?

i`d like to induce as little swirling / marring as possible.

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 12:57 PM

i was reading some of the older posts, that have discussed similar situations,

and i guess i`ll be using some qew / onrw is a trigger bottle to pre-treat some of the heavy soiled areas.

its going to suck not working at a dealer, being able to wash the cars with a hose and bucket, always nice to rinse everything thoroughly.

eh , :aww:

**joyriiide1113** · 11-01-2006, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by gav`spurplez

i was reading some of the older posts, that have discussed similar situations,

and i guess i`ll be using some qew / onrw is a trigger bottle to pre-treat some of the heavy soiled areas.

its going to suck not working at a dealer, being able to wash the cars with a hose and bucket, always nice to rinse everything thoroughly.

eh , :aww:

You`ll soon realize how much easier and faster it is to wash the car this way.

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by joyriiide1113

You`ll soon realize how much easier and faster it is to wash the car this way.

i hope so,

i think i am ready to further myself in the detailing aspect :2thumbs:

**wannafbody** · 11-01-2006, 07:51 PM

QEW leaves a nice glow to the finish-must be the wax

**gav'spurplez** · 11-01-2006, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by wannafbody

QEW leaves a nice glow to the finish-must be the wax

there`s votes for qew and its "finish" and there are votes for ONR`s "finish"

hmmmmmmmm, :think:

i think i am going to give the onr a shot,

since it seems to be more slick, and leaves the glass better.

maybe i`ll ask for some qew for xmas, then that way i can make my own comparisons,

and only spend half the $$

**imported_topnotch** · 11-01-2006, 08:52 PM

I have used both and can say the ONR does do a better job on glass as mentioned. I was a bit uneasy changed to ONR from QEW but the jump proved well. Over the Zaino on my truck the finish is left nice and slick